Miele KFN 29493 DE edt/cs User manual

Operating and installation
instructions
Fridge-freezer
To avoid the risk of accidents or damage to the appliance it is essen-
tial to read these instructions before it is installed and used for the
first time.
en-GB M.-Nr. 11 000 000

Contents
2
Warning and Safety instructions...................................................................... 5
Caring for the environment .............................................................................. 14
Saving energy .................................................................................................... 15
Guide to the appliance...................................................................................... 17
Ice cube maker with integrated ice cube tray ..................................................... 18
Accessories ....................................................................................................... 20
Accessories supplied .......................................................................................... 20
Optional accessories........................................................................................... 21
Before using for the first time .......................................................................... 23
Before using for the first time.............................................................................. 23
Water container ................................................................................................... 23
Connecting the appliance ................................................................................... 24
Switching on and off ......................................................................................... 25
Touch display ...................................................................................................... 25
Switching on........................................................................................................ 25
Start screen ......................................................................................................... 25
Switching off the refrigeration appliance............................................................. 26
Switching off for longer periods of time .............................................................. 28
The correct temperature................................................................................... 29
...in the refrigerator section ................................................................................ 29
...in the freezer section ....................................................................................... 29
Temperature display ............................................................................................ 30
Setting the temperature....................................................................................... 30
Temperature range ......................................................................................... 31
Using Super cool and Super freeze ................................................................. 32
Super cool function......................................................................................... 32
Super freeze function ..................................................................................... 32
Switching a function on or off ............................................................................. 33
Displaying a selected function ....................................................................... 33
Temperature and door alarm............................................................................ 34
Temperature alarm............................................................................................... 34
Door alarm........................................................................................................... 35
Selecting further settings ................................................................................. 37
Settings overview ................................................................................................ 37

Contents
3
Explanation of the different Settings ................................................................... 40
Switching Party mode on or off .................................................................. 40
Switching Holiday mode on/off ................................................................ 41
Using the minute minder  (QuickCool timer) .............................................. 42
Switching the ice cube makeron and off.................................................. 43
Activating or deactivating the safety lock ............................................ 44
Switching the refrigeration appliance off................................................... 44
Switching Sabbath mode on/off ................................................................. 45
Setting the time before the door alarm is triggered ................................... 46
Switching the sensor tone on / off....................................................... 46
Setting the volume/Switching alarms and audible tones on/off ............... 46
Setting the display brightness................................................................... 47
Setting the temperature unit°C/°F ................................................................. 47
Switching Demo mode off........................................................................... 47
Resetting to the factory default settings.................................................. 47
Accessing information................................................................................. 47
Replace charcoal filter  reminder................................................................ 48
Clean ventilation grille reminder ................................................................ 48
Storing food in the refrigerator section........................................................... 49
Different storage zones ....................................................................................... 49
Food which is not suitable for storage in the refrigerator section ....................... 50
Notes on buying food.......................................................................................... 51
Storing food correctly.......................................................................................... 51
Protein-rich food............................................................................................. 51
Storing food in the DailyFresh drawer............................................................. 52
Adjusting the interior fittings (refrigerator section) ....................................... 54
Adjusting the door/bottle shelf ............................................................................ 54
Moving the adjustable shelf/adjustable shelf with lighting.................................. 54
Adjusting the bottle rack ..................................................................................... 54
Removing the DailyFresh drawer and rollers....................................................... 55
Moving the storage drawer (CompactCase)........................................................ 55
Moving and fitting the bottle holder .................................................................... 56
Moving the charcoal filters .................................................................................. 56
Freezing and storing food................................................................................. 57
Maximum freezing capacity ................................................................................ 57
Freezing fresh food.............................................................................................. 57
Storing frozen food.............................................................................................. 57
Home freezing ..................................................................................................... 58
Storage time for frozen food........................................................................... 59
Defrosting frozen goods ................................................................................. 59

Contents
4
Making ice cubes ................................................................................................ 60
Switching the ice cube maker on and off....................................................... 60
Adjusting the interior fittings................................................................................ 61
Using accessories ............................................................................................... 61
Defrosting........................................................................................................... 62
Cleaning and care ............................................................................................. 63
Cleaning agents................................................................................................... 63
Cleaning the ice cube tray................................................................................... 64
Preparing the refrigeration appliance for cleaning .............................................. 65
Cleaning the interior and accessories ................................................................. 69
Cleaning the front of the appliance and the side panels..................................... 70
Cleaning the ventilation grille .............................................................................. 70
Cleaning the door seal ........................................................................................ 71
Replacing the charcoal filters .............................................................................. 71
After cleaning ...................................................................................................... 72
Problem solving guide ...................................................................................... 73
Noises................................................................................................................. 87
Service................................................................................................................ 88
Contact in the event of a fault ............................................................................. 88
–Displaying licence agreements.................................................................... 88
EPREL database ................................................................................................. 88
Warranty .............................................................................................................. 88
Installation.......................................................................................................... 89
Installation ........................................................................................................... 89
Side-by-side installation................................................................................. 89
Location.......................................................................................................... 89
Ventilation....................................................................................................... 91
Fitting supplied wall spacers.......................................................................... 91
Limiting the opening angle of the appliance door.......................................... 92
Installing the refrigeration appliance .............................................................. 94
Aligning the appliance .................................................................................... 95
Installing the refrigeration appliance in a run of kitchen units ........................ 95
Appliance dimensions .................................................................................... 97
Changing the door hinging.................................................................................. 98
Aligning the appliance doors............................................................................... 111
Electrical connection ........................................................................................... 112

Warning and Safety instructions
5
This refrigeration appliance complies with current safety require-
ments. Inappropriate use can, however, lead to personal injury and
material damage.
Please read the operating and installation instructions carefully be-
fore using the refrigeration appliance for the first time. They con-
tain important information on safety, installation, use and mainten-
ance. This is to protect yourself from injury, and from damaging
your refrigeration appliance.
In accordance with standard IEC60335-1, Miele expressly and
strongly advises that you read and follow the instructions in the
chapter on installing the appliance as well as the safety instruc-
tions and warnings.
Miele cannot be held liable for injury or damage caused by non-
compliance with these instructions.
Keep these instructions in a safe place and pass them on to any
future owner.
Correct application
 This refrigeration appliance is intended for use in the home and in
similar environments, for example
– in shops, offices and similar work settings
– by the guests in hotels, motels, bed & breakfasts and other typical
home settings.
This refrigeration appliance is not intended for outdoor use.
 This appliance is intended for domestic use only for cooling and
storing food and drink as well as for storing deep frozen food, freez-
ing fresh food and for making ice.
Any other usage is not supported by the manufacturer and could be
dangerous.

Warning and Safety instructions
6
 This refrigeration appliance is not suitable for storing and keeping
cool medicines, blood plasma, laboratory preparations or similar
substances or products that are subject to the the Medical Device
Directive. Incorrect use of the refrigeration appliance for such pur-
poses may cause deterioration of the items stored. The refrigeration
appliance is also not suitable for use in areas where there is a risk of
explosion.
Miele cannot be held liable for damage caused by improper or incor-
rect use or operation of the appliance.
 The appliance can only be used by people with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
if they are supervised whilst using it, or have been shown how to use
it in a safe way and recognise and understand the consequences of
incorrect operation.
Safety with children
 Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the refri-
geration appliance unless they are constantly supervised.
 Children 8 years and older may only use the appliance unsuper-
vised if they have been shown how to use it in a safe way and recog-
nise and understand the consequences of incorrect operation.
 Children must not be allowed to clean or maintain the appliance
unsupervised.
 Please supervise children in the vicinity of the appliance and do
not let them play with it.
 Danger of suffocation! Whilst playing, children could become en-
tangled in packaging (such as plastic wrapping) or pull it over their
head and suffocate. Keep packaging material away from children.

Warning and Safety instructions
7
Technical safety
 The coolant circuit has been checked for leaks. The refrigeration
appliance complies with statutory safety requirements and the ap-
propriate EU directives.
 This refrigeration appliance contains the refrigerant isobutane
(R600a), a natural gas which is environmentally friendly but flam-
mable. The refrigerant does not damage the ozone layer and does
not contribute to the greenhouse effect.
The use of this refrigerant has, however, led to a slight increase in
the noise level of the appliance. In addition to the noise of the com-
pressor, you might be able to hear the refrigerant flowing around the
cooling circuit. Unfortunately, this cannot be avoided, but it does not
affect the performance of the refrigeration appliance.
When transporting and installing the refrigeration appliance, ensure
that no parts of the cooling circuit are damaged. Splashes of refri-
gerant can damage the eyes.
In the event of damage:
- Avoid naked flames or anything which creates a spark.
- Disconnect the refrigeration appliance from the mains electricity
supply.
- Ventilate the room where the refrigeration appliance is located for
several minutes.
- Contact the Miele Customer Service Department.
 The more coolant there is in a refrigeration appliance, the larger
the room it should be installed in. In the event of a leakage, if the ap-
pliance is in a small room, there is the danger of a combustible gas/
air mixture building up. For every 11g of coolant at least 1m3 of
room space is required. The amount of coolant in the refrigeration
appliance is stated on the data plate inside the appliance.

Warning and Safety instructions
8
 To avoid the risk of damage to the appliance, make sure that the
connection data (fuse rating, frequency and voltage) on the data
plate corresponds to the household supply.
Check that this is the case before connecting the appliance. Consult
a qualified electrician if in any doubt.
 The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed
when correctly earthed. It is essential that this standard safety re-
quirement is met. If in any doubt please have the electrical installa-
tion tested by a qualified electrician.
 Reliable and safe operation of this appliance can only be assured
if it has been connected to the mains electricity supply.
 If the electrical connection cable is faulty it must only be replaced
by a Miele authorised service technician to protect the user from
danger.
 Do not connect the appliance to the mains electrical supply by a
multi-socket adapter or extension lead. These are a fire hazard and
do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance.
 If moisture gets into electrical components or into the mains con-
nection cable, it could cause a short circuit. Therefore, do not oper-
ate this refrigeration appliance in areas which are exposed to mois-
ture (e.g in a garage or utility room).
 This appliance must not be used in a non-stationary location (e.g.
on a ship).
 Do not use a damaged appliance. It could be dangerous. Check
the appliance for visible signs of damage.
 The appliance must be isolated from the electricity supply during
installation, maintenance and repair work.
 Unauthorised installation, maintenance and repairs can cause
considerable danger for the user.
Installation, maintenance and repairs must only be carried out by a
Miele authorised technician.

Warning and Safety instructions
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 While the appliance is under warranty, repairs should only be un-
dertaken by a Miele authorised service technician. Otherwise the
warranty is invalidated.
 Please note the following advice for ice cube production:
- Only use cold, fresh tap water to fill the water container. Hot water
and other liquids could damage the water container or the ice
cube maker.
- Change the water in the water container regularly (if not used for
more than 24h) and always empty and refill it before switching on
the ice cube maker to ensure that the ice cubes are made with
fresh water. This will prevent bacteria from building up.
- Do not use water from a reverse osmosis unit in this appliance.
This could damage the refrigeration appliance.
 Faulty components must only be replaced with genuine Miele ori-
ginal spare parts. Miele can only guarantee the safety standards of
the appliance when Miele replacement parts are used.

Warning and Safety instructions
10
Correct use
 The appliance is designed for use within a certain climate range
(ambient temperatures), and should not be used outside this range.
The climate range for your appliance is stated on the data plate in-
side the appliance. Installing it in a room with too low an ambient
temperature, e.g. a garage, will lead to the appliance switching off
for longer periods so that it cannot maintain the required temperat-
ure.
 Do not cover or block the air vents as this could impair the effi-
ciency of the appliance, increase the electricity consumption and
could cause damage to the components.
 If storing food which contains a lot of fat or oil in the appliance or
the door, make sure that it does not come into contact with plastic
components as this could cause stress cracks or break the plastic.
 Risk of fire and explosion. Do not store explosive materials in the
refrigeration appliance or any products containing propellants (e.g.
spray cans). Electrical components can cause flammable mixes of
gases to ignite.
 Danger of explosion. Do not operate any electrical equipment (e.g.
an electric ice-cream maker) inside the refrigeration appliance.
Danger of sparking and explosion.
 Do not store cans or bottles containing carbonated drinks or li-
quids which could freeze in the freezer. The cans or bottles could ex-
plode. Danger of injury and damage to the appliance.
 When cooling drinks quickly in the freezer, make sure bottles are
not left in for more than one hour; otherwise they could burst, caus-
ing injury or damage.
 Danger of injury. Never handle frozen food or the metal parts of
the appliance with wet hands. Your hands may freeze to the frozen
food or to the metal.

Warning and Safety instructions
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 Danger of injury. Do not take ice cubes out with your bare hands
and never place ice cubes or ice lollies in your mouth straight from
the freezer zone. The very low temperature of the frozen food can
cause frost burn to the lips and tongue.
 Do not refreeze partially or fully defrosted food. Consume defros-
ted food as soon as possible, as it will lose its nutritional value and
spoil if left for too long. Defrosted food may only be re-frozen after it
has been cooked.
 Observe the manufacturer's “use-by” dates and storage instruc-
tions given on food to avoid the risk of food poisoning. Storage times
will depend on several factors, including the freshness and quality of
the food, as well as the temperature at which it is stored.
 Only use genuine original Miele accessories and spare parts with
this appliance. Using accessories or spare parts from other manu-
facturers will invalidate the warranty, and Miele cannot accept liabil-
ity.
Stainless steel appliances
 Adhesives will damage the stainless steel surface and cause it to
lose its dirt-repellent protective coating. Do not use sticky notes,
transparent adhesive tape, masking tape or other types of adhesive
on the stainless steel surface.
 The surface is susceptible to scratching. Even magnets can cause
scratching.
Accessories and spare parts
 Only use genuine original Miele accessories and spare parts with
this appliance. Using accessories or spare parts from other manu-
facturers will invalidate the warranty, and Miele cannot accept liabil-
ity.
 Miele will guarantee to supply functional spare parts for 15years
following the discontinuation of your refrigeration appliance.

Warning and Safety instructions
12
Cleaning and care
 Do not use any oils or grease on the door seals, as these will
cause the seals to deteriorate and become porous with time.
 Do not use a steam cleaning appliance to clean or defrost this ap-
pliance.
Steam could reach electrical components and cause a short circuit.
 Sharp edged or pointed objects will damage the evaporator, caus-
ing irreversible damage to the appliance. Do not use sharp edged or
pointed objects to
- remove frost and ice,
- separate frozen food or remove ice trays.
 Do not place electric heaters or candles in the appliance to de-
frost it. These can damage the plastic parts.
 Do not use defrosting sprays or de-icers, as they could contain
substances which could damage the plastic parts or which might
cause the build-up of gases and pose a danger to health.
Transport
 Always transport the appliance in an upright position and in its ori-
ginal transport packaging to avoid damage in transit.
 Danger of injury and damage to the appliance. The refrigeration
appliance is very heavy and must be transported by two people.

Warning and Safety instructions
13
Disposal of your old appliance
 If your old refrigeration appliance has a door lock, destroy it. This
will prevent the risk of children playing accidentally locking them-
selves in and endangering their lives.
 Splashes of coolant can damage the eyes. Be careful not to dam-
age any part of the pipework whilst awaiting disposal, e.g. by
- puncturing the coolant channels in the condenser,
- bending any pipework, or
- scratching the surface coating.

Caring for the environment
14
Disposal of the packing mater-
ial
The packaging is designed to protect
the appliance from damage during
transportation. The packaging materials
used are selected from materials which
are environmentally friendly for disposal
and should be recycled.
Recycling the packaging reduces the
use of raw materials in the manufactur-
ing process and also reduces the
amount of waste in landfill sites.
Disposing of your old appli-
ance
Electronic and electrical appliances
contain many valuable materials. They
also contain certain materials, com-
pounds and components which were
essential for their correct functioning
and safety. These could be hazardous
to your health and to the environment if
disposed of with general waste or if
handled incorrectly. Please do not,
therefore, dispose of your old appliance
with general waste.
Instead, please make use of officially
designated collection and disposal
points to dispose of and recycle elec-
trical and electronic appliances in your
local community, with your dealer or
with Miele. By law, you are solely re-
sponsible for deleting any personal data
from the appliance prior to disposal.
Take care not to damage your refrigera-
tion appliance’s pipework before or dur-
ing transportation to an authorised col-
lection depot.
This is to ensure that coolant in the
cooling circuit and oil in the compressor
is contained, and will not leak into the
environment.
Please ensure that your old appliance
poses no risk to children while being
stored prior to disposal. For further in-
formation, see “Warning and Safety in-
structions” in these operating and in-
stallation instructions.

Saving energy
15
Normal energy consump-
tion
Increased energy con-
sumption
Installation /
Maintenance
In a ventilated room. In an enclosed, unventilated
room.
Protected from direct sun-
light.
In direct sunlight.
Not near to a heat source
(radiator, oven).
Near to a heat source (radi-
ator, oven).
Where the ideal ambient
room temperature is approx.
20°C.
Where the ambient room
temperature is above 25°C.
Ventilation gaps uncovered
and dusted regularly.
Ventilation gaps covered or
dusty.
Temperature
setting
Refrigerator section 4 to
5°C
The lower the temperature,
the higher the energy con-
sumption.
PerfectFresh Pro zone just
above 0 °C
Freezer section -18°C

Saving energy
16
Normal energy consump-
tion
Increased energy con-
sumption
Use Drawers and shelves ar-
ranged as they were when
the appliance was delivered.
Only open the door when
necessary and for as short a
time as possible. Store food
in an organised way.
Frequent opening of doors
for long periods will cause a
loss of coldness. The appli-
ance will try to cool down
and the compressor will run
for longer periods.
Take an insulated cool bag
when shopping, and load
food in the appliance as
soon as possible.
Replace any food removed
as quickly as possible, be-
fore it warms up too much.
Allow hot food and drinks to
cool down before placing
them in the appliance.
Hot food or food at room
temperature raises the tem-
perature inside the appli-
ance. The appliance will try
to cool down and the com-
pressor will run for longer
periods.
Store food well packaged or
covered.
The evaporation or condens-
ation of liquids in the refri-
gerator section will cause a
loss of coldness.
Place frozen food in the refri-
gerator to defrost.
Do not over-fill the appliance
to allow air to circulate.
Poor air circulation will
cause a loss of coldness.

Guide to the appliance
17
This drawing is for illustration purposes only.
aControl panel with display
bInterior lighting
cFan
dDoor shelf / Egg tray
eAdjustable shelf with lighting
(FlexiLight)
fStorage drawer (CompactCase)
gBottle rack
hHolder with active charcoal filter
(Active AirClean)
iWater container
jBottle shelf with bottle holder
kRegulator for setting the humidity
level in the DailyFresh drawer
lCondensate channel and drain hole
mDailyFresh drawer (on rollers)
nRecessed handle with door opening
aid (Click2open)
oIce cube drawer with automatic ice
cube maker
pFreezer drawers
qVentilation grille
For easier installation there are trans-
port handles on the back at the top and
transport wheels underneath the appli-
ance.

Guide to the appliance
18
Ice cube maker with integrated
ice cube tray
The automatic ice cube maker is sup-
plied with water from the water con-
tainer (see chapter “Before using for
the first time”, section “Water con-
tainer”).
The ice cube maker can be turned off
independently of the refrigeration ap-
pliance if you do not want to make any
ice cubes.
The automatic ice cube maker is loc-
ated in the ice cube drawer.
An ice cube tray, in which the ice
cubes are produced, is integrated in the
ice cube maker. This ice cube tray
cannot be removed.
The ice cube tray automatically empties
into the drawer as soon as ice cubes
are produced.
The ice cube maker is switched on via
Settings mode (see “Selecting fur-
ther settings”, section “Switching the
ice cube maker on and off”).

Guide to the appliance
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Symbols on the display
Controls
Symbol Meaning
Standby For switching on the whole refrigeration ap-
pliance,
for switching on the refrigerator section sep-
arately
Settings mode For selecting settings (see “Selecting further
settings”)
/Minus/plus For altering a setting (e.g. temperature)
OK For confirming a setting
/Left/right navigation ar-
row
For scrolling in Settings mode to select a
setting
Back For exiting a menu
Information
Symbol Meaning
Standby The appliance is connected to the electrical
supply but is not switched on.
The refrigerator section is switched off sep-
arately.
Freezer section Identifies the freezer section temperature
display.
Super cool (refrigerator
section) / Super freeze
(freezer section)
Function can be selected depending on sec-
tion (see “Using Super cool and Super
freeze”).
Temperature alarm Warning (see “Problem solving guide - Dis-
play warnings”).
Door alarm Warning (see “Problem solving guide - Dis-
play warnings”).
Power failure Warning (see “Problem solving guide - Dis-
play warnings”).

Accessories
20
Accessories supplied
Bottle holder
The flexible ribs grip the bottles se-
curely when the door is opened and
closed.
Bottle rack
Bottles can be stored horizontally using
the bottle rack to save space.
The bottle rack can be placed at differ-
ent positions in the appliance.
Egg tray
Butter dish
KKF-FF Active AirClean charcoal fil-
ters with holder
The charcoal filters neutralise unpleas-
ant odours in the refrigerator section for
improved air quality.